If you have ever wondered the meaning of SWIFT-BIC and how to add payment method in your Google Adsense account, then this article is beautifully prepared for you. I am about to teach you the practical way to add Gtbank and First Bank payment details TO your Adsense account. You CAN also add UBA, FCMB, Zenith, Fidelity and other bank accounts.
Now, as a blogger in Nigeria, your best bet is to use wire transfer to receive payments from Google Adsense. You will find more d
Note: You need to verify your Google Adsense address before you are able to receive payments. You may want to see how to manually verify your Google Adsense account here.
See Also: The new Google Adsense approval process
How To Receive Google Adsense Payment With GTbank & First Bank In Nigeria
- Login to your Google Adsense Dashboard
- Click on Menu and then scroll to payments
- Click on Payment
- Under how you get paid, click on Add new payment method
- Under add payment method in the new page, tick wire transfer
- Fill the details below based on the bank you want to use (FBN or Guaranty Trust Bank).
NOTE: FIRST BANK SWIFT BIC is FBNINGLA while for GTBANK GTBINGLA
| GTbank | First Bank | |
| Beneficiary ID | Leave It blank | Leave It Blank |
| Name On Account | Enter Your Full Account Name | Enter Your Full Account Name |
| Bank Name | Guaranty Trust Bank | First Bank Of Nigeria |
| Account Number | Enter Your Account Number | Enter Your Account Number |
| SWIFT BIC | GTBINGLA | FBNINGLA |
Intermediary bank name (optional), FFO AND FBO | Leave Blank | Leave it Blank |
7. That’s All, you are done
Frequently Asked Questions In Google Adsense Payment Method
A. What is SWIFT-BIC?
A SWIFT-BIC, often just called BIC, is an 8 or 11 character identification code for a particular bank.
What it looks like: Your bank’s SWIFT-BIC may be printed at the top of your bank statements. If you cannot locate it, contact your bank to get their code.
What it’s for: Banks use SWIFT-BICs when they transfer money or send a message to another bank.
B. What is Intermediary SWIFT-BIC?
SWIFT Bank Identifier Code (BIC)
A SWIFT-BIC is a unique identification code for your bank’s intermediary bank or branch. It should contain 8 or 11 characters. For more details, contact your bank.
C. Can I Receive Google Adsense Payment With My Nigeria Naira Account?
Sure, you are free to do that. You are also allowed to use domiciliary account. See how to create a domiciliary account here.
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